Orville Schell is an American journalist born on May 20, 1940, in New York, United States. He has made significant contributions to journalism, particularly in covering issues related to China. His work reflects a deep understanding of international relations and cultural dynamics. Schell is recognized for his insightful analysis and commentary on global affairs.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 319 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Orville
From the Old French "Orville", meaning "golden town" or "golden valley".
Read Full Orville Name AnalysisMay 20, 1940 Facts
Generation Group
Orville Schell belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Educated At: Pomfret School | University of California, Berkeley | Harvard University
Occupation: journalist
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for May 20, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 20, 2025 |
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Sun | 29 Taurus 27 | 29 Taurus 53 | 20 Leo 43 |
Moon | 17 Scorpio 29 | 1 Pisces 53 | 0 Capricorn 21 |
Mercury | 28 Taurus 0 | 18 Taurus 47 | 2 Leo 17 |
Venus | 9 Cancer 1 | 14 Aries 33 | 7 Cancer 22 |
Mars | 1 Cancer 58 | 15 Leo 9 | 26 Leo 11 |
Jupiter | 0 Taurus 56 | 25 Gemini 30 | 14 Taurus 48 |
Saturn | 7 Taurus 47 | 29 Pisces 33 | 14 Taurus 48 |
Uranus | 22 Taurus 28 | 27 Taurus 28 | 26 Taurus 1 |
Neptune | 22 Virgo 47 | 1 Aries 37 | 24 Virgo 0 |
Pluto | 0 Leo 55 | 3 Aquarius 45 | 3 Leo 1 |
Rahu | 18 Libra 6 | 24 Pisces 5 | 13 Libra 36 |
Ketu | 18 Aries 6 | 24 Virgo 5 | 13 Aries 36 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Orville Schell's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Rahu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2025